Basic Details Surname Bates Forenames James William Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Died Primary Service Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) Royal Engineers Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Sapper Death and Burial details Cemetery Brookwood 1939-1945 Memorial Year of death 1943 Month of death January Day of death 7 Age at death 19